Thanks again, so far Imgur is really working out well.
Yeah. This is amazing.
Just worried that the Empire/Empires would become destabilized, as half of the realm would then be Orthodox and Greek.
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Thanks again, so far Imgur is really working out well.
Just worried that the Empire/Empires would become destabilized, as half of the realm would then be Orthodox and Greek.
The Golden Horde
January 12, 1229
With the sons of Kaleva, soon being defeated in Onega by the Knights Templar the holy war for Finland soon comes to an end. Peace doesn't last long, for just a few months later the young Kaiser of the Holy Roman Empire declares war for Jylland and Slesvig, after being persuaded by his advisors to avenge his father.
With the fortresses in Slesvig once more being owned by Scandinavia, Eric is able to station 39,000 warriors to guard the entrance to the realm, with another 12,000 waiting on the nearby Island of Fyn. With the arrival of 18,000 Byzantine soldiers, Eric orders his main host to began sieging the German lands. However before any proper siege could get under way the Byzantine host came under attack by 33,000 Germans, in order to turn the tide of the battle Eric's host quickly joins the fray. By the end of the week 25,800 Germans laid dead with only 5400 of Eric's own men accompanying them.
October 30, 1230
After a few more victories for Eric the war comes to an end, putting a large amount of gold into the Scandinavian treasury, and eventually causing the young Kaiser to be dethroned by a relative of his. Despite this Eric was uneasy for this new Kaiser was married to his twin sister, who ever since their father died, began scheming to get more power for herself in the realm.
May 10, 1231
Determined to repay the Teutonic Knights for the land Eric's Grand-Father stole from them, Eric declared war on the Pagan realm of Pruthenia. After a few fights the war ended in Victory for Eric, who quickly gave the recently acquired land to the Teutonic Order. Despite this victory Eric would soon learn of his new-born son's surrender to the illness he was plagued with.
April 19, 1232
As dozens of fleeing refuges flooded across the Finnish border into Scandinavia, Eric soon learnt that they were trying to get as far away from the Golden Horde as possible. Knowing how the Ilkhanate Horde devastated the Seljuks, Eric prayed that it would be to cold in Scandinavia for them. A year later the brotherhood of the holy specular militarized for the Golden horde has been making fast progress and could potentially threaten the Orthodox lands within the decade.
January 12, 1229
With the sons of Kaleva, soon being defeated in Onega by the Knights Templar the holy war for Finland soon comes to an end. Peace doesn't last long, for just a few months later the young Kaiser of the Holy Roman Empire declares war for Jylland and Slesvig, after being persuaded by his advisors to avenge his father.
With the fortresses in Slesvig once more being owned by Scandinavia, Eric is able to station 39,000 warriors to guard the entrance to the realm, with another 12,000 waiting on the nearby Island of Fyn. With the arrival of 18,000 Byzantine soldiers, Eric orders his main host to began sieging the German lands. However before any proper siege could get under way the Byzantine host came under attack by 33,000 Germans, in order to turn the tide of the battle Eric's host quickly joins the fray. By the end of the week 25,800 Germans laid dead with only 5400 of Eric's own men accompanying them.
October 30, 1230
After a few more victories for Eric the war comes to an end, putting a large amount of gold into the Scandinavian treasury, and eventually causing the young Kaiser to be dethroned by a relative of his. Despite this Eric was uneasy for this new Kaiser was married to his twin sister, who ever since their father died, began scheming to get more power for herself in the realm.
May 10, 1231
Determined to repay the Teutonic Knights for the land Eric's Grand-Father stole from them, Eric declared war on the Pagan realm of Pruthenia. After a few fights the war ended in Victory for Eric, who quickly gave the recently acquired land to the Teutonic Order. Despite this victory Eric would soon learn of his new-born son's surrender to the illness he was plagued with.
April 19, 1232
As dozens of fleeing refuges flooded across the Finnish border into Scandinavia, Eric soon learnt that they were trying to get as far away from the Golden Horde as possible. Knowing how the Ilkhanate Horde devastated the Seljuks, Eric prayed that it would be to cold in Scandinavia for them. A year later the brotherhood of the holy specular militarized for the Golden horde has been making fast progress and could potentially threaten the Orthodox lands within the decade.
The conflict between the mighty Scandinavia empire and the Golden Horde has begun. Scandinavia is in a powerful position but one never knows what hidden dangers await the empire, especially when Eric's reign had been smooth sailing thus far.
The Royal Gardens
October 17, 1237
With Eric becoming more and more stressed with news of the Golden Hordes conquests, some of his advisors recommend that he find a way to relax. Deciding to follow his council's advise Eric decided that he would try his hand at Gardening, as Lackö once had a garden that had been planted by the French conquers years ago however it had been largely neglected since his family resumed control.
A month later the Garden was cleared and the hedges planted, however still feeling that the Garden was lacking Eric looked into the castles archives were he found portraits of notable members of his dynasty all the way back to Arvo I. With this discovery Eric ordered that statues be made of the Mäkelä's that ruled from Lackö and that they be scattered throughout the maze. With the maze largely completed, Eric ordered a large fountain to be built in the center with statues of him and his wife flanking its sides.
January 14, 1238
Although Eric greatly enjoyed his garden, it would have to wait for his wife was calling for his aid in her wars against both the Golden Horde and the Ilkhanate. Knowing that his heir would inherit the Byzantine Empire, Eric accepted the call for help however before he could even send men South the Ilkhanate won a devastating battle at Bastam, forcing the Empress to cede the Kingdom of Armenia.
With the Byzantine armies destroyed by the Ilkhanate, Eric sent only a host of 20,000. However instead of heading to the Mongol infested Crimea, Eric told them to simply protect Constantinople. Two years later the war would be lost, and Eric would resume the work on Lackö's garden.
August 17, 1242
With the Hedges grown and the statues completed, Eric decided to import exotic plants from around the known world to fill out his Garden, however because of the cold many would not survive the winter, forcing them to be replaced with more suitable plants. Despite this Eric figured the garden was finally complete, knowing that his family would likely not always care for the garden as much as he had, Eric hired a group of Gardeners to do it for him.
May 30, 1243
With Linda having recently turned 16, Eric sat her down to discuss her potential marriage candidate while they ate. Although Linda seemed quite nervous, Eric figured it was just because she knew what they were going to talk about. Shortly after Eric took his first bite he noticed that Linda hadn't even touched her veal, but before he could question her he found himself unable to breath. With a large grin forming over Linda's face Eric suddenly realized what was happening.
October 17, 1237
With Eric becoming more and more stressed with news of the Golden Hordes conquests, some of his advisors recommend that he find a way to relax. Deciding to follow his council's advise Eric decided that he would try his hand at Gardening, as Lackö once had a garden that had been planted by the French conquers years ago however it had been largely neglected since his family resumed control.
A month later the Garden was cleared and the hedges planted, however still feeling that the Garden was lacking Eric looked into the castles archives were he found portraits of notable members of his dynasty all the way back to Arvo I. With this discovery Eric ordered that statues be made of the Mäkelä's that ruled from Lackö and that they be scattered throughout the maze. With the maze largely completed, Eric ordered a large fountain to be built in the center with statues of him and his wife flanking its sides.
January 14, 1238
Although Eric greatly enjoyed his garden, it would have to wait for his wife was calling for his aid in her wars against both the Golden Horde and the Ilkhanate. Knowing that his heir would inherit the Byzantine Empire, Eric accepted the call for help however before he could even send men South the Ilkhanate won a devastating battle at Bastam, forcing the Empress to cede the Kingdom of Armenia.
With the Byzantine armies destroyed by the Ilkhanate, Eric sent only a host of 20,000. However instead of heading to the Mongol infested Crimea, Eric told them to simply protect Constantinople. Two years later the war would be lost, and Eric would resume the work on Lackö's garden.
August 17, 1242
With the Hedges grown and the statues completed, Eric decided to import exotic plants from around the known world to fill out his Garden, however because of the cold many would not survive the winter, forcing them to be replaced with more suitable plants. Despite this Eric figured the garden was finally complete, knowing that his family would likely not always care for the garden as much as he had, Eric hired a group of Gardeners to do it for him.
May 30, 1243
With Linda having recently turned 16, Eric sat her down to discuss her potential marriage candidate while they ate. Although Linda seemed quite nervous, Eric figured it was just because she knew what they were going to talk about. Shortly after Eric took his first bite he noticed that Linda hadn't even touched her veal, but before he could question her he found himself unable to breath. With a large grin forming over Linda's face Eric suddenly realized what was happening.
Eric Map Update
These maps are taken just after Erics death.
Political:
- Hungary has completely collapsed, allowing Poland to grow in strength
-England has captured Provence and a few French Western French lands.
-Navarra has managed to form a small kingdom around the mountains.
Religious:
Cultural:
Trade:
These maps are taken just after Erics death.
Political:
- Hungary has completely collapsed, allowing Poland to grow in strength
-England has captured Provence and a few French Western French lands.
-Navarra has managed to form a small kingdom around the mountains.
Religious:
-Aragon had an Orthodox Ruler that managed to convert much of the county, however it is once more ruled by Catholics.
Cultural:
Trade:
I knew a hidden dagger was waiting. With the chance to play Diana, your play style might change greatly. Let the plots and intrigues begin!
Varangian Slesvig
With her father dyeing by her hand, Linda no longer had to worry about a brother being born. Despite the fact that many people knew that she killed her own father, none dared to challenge her right to rule. With the Empire secured Linda began to plot for her mothers death, which would result in her inheriting the Byzantine Empire as well.
November 17, 1244
With many of her vassals disproving of a woman ruling over them, Linda decided to hold a feast hoping that it would change some of their opinions. With the guest tower being repaired and the most expansive and exotic food being purchased, the feast began with lords from all over the realm attending.
Although the majority of the guests decided to keep quite and just enjoy themselves, their were a few that began taking sides. With some loudly insulting the food, asking if Linda had made it herself, while others simply refused more wine. This caused a few others to rise up in her defense by praising the event, still no violence broke out, other then a few drunken brawls. Near the end of the feast, Linda came across a younger courtier, who she tried to seduce despite Linda having no feelings for him. With the man willing to follow Linda's every word, she set him up to be her spy within the court.
June 18, 1247
With Kolbjörn, turning out to be an excellent spy, Linda decided that she would try to seduce others throughout the realm in order to set up her personal spy ring. The next victim to fall for her beauty, would be her confessor Eilif who she would soon send to the pope to try and convince him to renounce her as a kinslayer.
December 7, 1248
Horror took hold of Linda the day she found out she was pregnant, with Eilif's child. Knowing she shouldn't of let his attractiveness get the better of her Linda quickly looked for a suitable husband, eventually she decided to marry Shila a Jewish courtier that had recently arrived into the Empire.
June 4, 1249
Although Linda's plot never fully took form, news would arrive that Romane had died to health complications. With the Byzantine Empire merging with the Scandinavian one, Linda had full access to the archives in Constantinople and Jerusalem letting her order scribes to copy all the letters, texts, and tablets into Lackö's archive, giving the Swedish Kingdom a huge technological boost.
However there were problems with inheriting such a vast amount of land, one being that there were now way too many vassals to manage even with most of the lands being under viceroys. This caused Linda to grant independence to: The Duchy of Crete, Mosul, and Taurica as well as donating the Levant lands to the Knights Templar and the Knights Hospitaller.
July 9, 1249
Despite her marriage to Shila, when she gave birth to Bertil every one seemed to know the real father, which soon caused Eilif to declare him trueborn. A few months later she was once more pregnant although this time it was because of Shila who Linda had grown quite fond of the past months.
With the Varangian guard being under her command, she gave them the fortress county of Slesvig to call their home. Hoping that they would remain loyal to Scandinavia even if the Empires were split in two again.
With her father dyeing by her hand, Linda no longer had to worry about a brother being born. Despite the fact that many people knew that she killed her own father, none dared to challenge her right to rule. With the Empire secured Linda began to plot for her mothers death, which would result in her inheriting the Byzantine Empire as well.
November 17, 1244
With many of her vassals disproving of a woman ruling over them, Linda decided to hold a feast hoping that it would change some of their opinions. With the guest tower being repaired and the most expansive and exotic food being purchased, the feast began with lords from all over the realm attending.
Although the majority of the guests decided to keep quite and just enjoy themselves, their were a few that began taking sides. With some loudly insulting the food, asking if Linda had made it herself, while others simply refused more wine. This caused a few others to rise up in her defense by praising the event, still no violence broke out, other then a few drunken brawls. Near the end of the feast, Linda came across a younger courtier, who she tried to seduce despite Linda having no feelings for him. With the man willing to follow Linda's every word, she set him up to be her spy within the court.
June 18, 1247
With Kolbjörn, turning out to be an excellent spy, Linda decided that she would try to seduce others throughout the realm in order to set up her personal spy ring. The next victim to fall for her beauty, would be her confessor Eilif who she would soon send to the pope to try and convince him to renounce her as a kinslayer.
December 7, 1248
Horror took hold of Linda the day she found out she was pregnant, with Eilif's child. Knowing she shouldn't of let his attractiveness get the better of her Linda quickly looked for a suitable husband, eventually she decided to marry Shila a Jewish courtier that had recently arrived into the Empire.
June 4, 1249
Although Linda's plot never fully took form, news would arrive that Romane had died to health complications. With the Byzantine Empire merging with the Scandinavian one, Linda had full access to the archives in Constantinople and Jerusalem letting her order scribes to copy all the letters, texts, and tablets into Lackö's archive, giving the Swedish Kingdom a huge technological boost.
However there were problems with inheriting such a vast amount of land, one being that there were now way too many vassals to manage even with most of the lands being under viceroys. This caused Linda to grant independence to: The Duchy of Crete, Mosul, and Taurica as well as donating the Levant lands to the Knights Templar and the Knights Hospitaller.
July 9, 1249
Despite her marriage to Shila, when she gave birth to Bertil every one seemed to know the real father, which soon caused Eilif to declare him trueborn. A few months later she was once more pregnant although this time it was because of Shila who Linda had grown quite fond of the past months.
With the Varangian guard being under her command, she gave them the fortress county of Slesvig to call their home. Hoping that they would remain loyal to Scandinavia even if the Empires were split in two again.
That's for sure, as now both the Golden Horde and Ilkhanate are both neaby as well as having to deal with the usual internal politics.congrats on gaining the Byzantine Empire,
It seems like holding on to Byzantium isn't a wise choice in the long run with all the problems that could plague the empire. Might as well make use of your power to quickly expand your holdings in the north.
A Hordes Collapse
October 1, 1250
Almost as soon as Iliana was born a large peasant revolt broke out in Galatia. Although they managed to take the holding the Greek host was able to end the revolt in one battle. The next few years were relatively peaceful and saw the birth of Alfridh, and Olaf.
April 28, 1253
With the Cretan merchants now independent, relations plummeted. At first Linda began burning down their trade posts, but with the merchants often times bribing the mobs to disperse it was slow going. Growing tired of taking out the individual trade posts Linda declared an embargo war. Within a year the war would be over and the Cretans would be kicked out of the empire.
January 4, 1257
A great fear was lifted out of the minds of the "civilized" world today, as news arrived that a massive independence revolt had shattered the Ilkhanate, and that the Golden horde was gripped in its own revolts. When Linda sent spies to investigate how a revolt was able to beat the hordes while Empires couldn't she found out that the Hordes had recently destroyed each other over a small piece of land between them.
September 10, 1257
While having a meeting with her court Chaplin, the bishop tried to convince her to follow the Cathar faith which he claimed made a lot more sense in his mind. Trusting her court Chaplin and agreeing with many of the principles of the Cathar faith Linda converted.
August 23, 1258
With the Golden Horde still embroiled in civil war, Linda began making plans to expand Scandinavia East into Rus. However problems after problem kept occurring, with incidents with the Varangian lacking discipline as well as her divorce with her husband after he found out about all her lovers. Eventually Linda got a bad case of the slow Fever, and died on July 29, 1159 leaving her young heir Olaf in charge.
October 1, 1250
Almost as soon as Iliana was born a large peasant revolt broke out in Galatia. Although they managed to take the holding the Greek host was able to end the revolt in one battle. The next few years were relatively peaceful and saw the birth of Alfridh, and Olaf.
April 28, 1253
With the Cretan merchants now independent, relations plummeted. At first Linda began burning down their trade posts, but with the merchants often times bribing the mobs to disperse it was slow going. Growing tired of taking out the individual trade posts Linda declared an embargo war. Within a year the war would be over and the Cretans would be kicked out of the empire.
January 4, 1257
A great fear was lifted out of the minds of the "civilized" world today, as news arrived that a massive independence revolt had shattered the Ilkhanate, and that the Golden horde was gripped in its own revolts. When Linda sent spies to investigate how a revolt was able to beat the hordes while Empires couldn't she found out that the Hordes had recently destroyed each other over a small piece of land between them.
September 10, 1257
While having a meeting with her court Chaplin, the bishop tried to convince her to follow the Cathar faith which he claimed made a lot more sense in his mind. Trusting her court Chaplin and agreeing with many of the principles of the Cathar faith Linda converted.
August 23, 1258
With the Golden Horde still embroiled in civil war, Linda began making plans to expand Scandinavia East into Rus. However problems after problem kept occurring, with incidents with the Varangian lacking discipline as well as her divorce with her husband after he found out about all her lovers. Eventually Linda got a bad case of the slow Fever, and died on July 29, 1159 leaving her young heir Olaf in charge.
Talk about an early death for Linda. Did she come back from the dead with her being the pretender to the throne?
No, at least not that I know of. My guess would be it was just a bug that happened, for when I clicked on her after it said she was still dead, and she hasn't appeared since then.
Just did a quick search and apparently slow fever is just another name for Typhoid fever. The game calls it slow fever because in the time period it was called that I believe.
One for Three
A few days after his mothers death, Olaf III was told he had to make an appearance to the court, as rumours had been heard of large-scale revolts being plotted. This would latter turn out to be true as on September 3, of the same year the Viceroys of Norway, Pomerania and Thessalonika as well as numerous jarls outside of Sweden revolted in independence.
May 17, 1260
The first major battle of the war, would also be the last. With 26,200 separatists arriving in Dal they decided to advance on the Loyalists host mostly comprised of Olaf's Retinue totalling 14,000. Seeing the attack coming ahead of time a host of 13,000 stationed in Ostergötland was sent to reinforce the Retinue. Despite barely outnumbering the separatists the loyalist hosts were able to win a decisive victory, ending the war.
December 29, 1261
The realm could not rest however, as the three Viceroys in Anatolia soon raised their own banners in revolt. Quickly the loyal Greek viceroy's levis were raised and sent to prevent the Anatolian lords from crossing the straits. Still the Anatolians greatly outnumbered the loyalist in Greece, requiring Olaf's regent to raise a fleet to prepare to send more warriors.
Wondering why the Anatolians hadn't attacked the hosts across the straits yet, a fleet from Athens was dispatched to patrol the coasts of Anatolia. What it found was that the Sultanate of Armenia that had recently broken free from the Ilkhanate was attacking the Anatolia revolt. With this news the host stationed in Constantinople was ordered to begin sieging the Northern holds.
March 25, 1263
The advance into Anatolia finally was held up by a host of 11,400 Anatolians, however the battle was eventually won sending the enemy scattering. It wasn't long however before another enemy host of 11,000 appeared on the horizon, unable to retreat the loyalist host began to set up a defensive perimeter in the mountains. The Anatolians arrived to soon however and managed to kill all but 1000, leaving no loyalist forces left in the Byzantine portion of the Empire.
April 29, 1264
With a fleet of 120 ships being dispatched just days earlier to Anatolia, the Kaiser of the Holy Roman Empire took the opportunity to declare war for all of Pomerania. With this news the fleet was quickly ordered to return to Sweden, and messengers were sent to negotiate a peace with the rebels.
After a couple of days peace was finally settled between Scandinavia and the Anatolian rebels. However although the rebels never got their independence immediately, it was promised to be granted to them once the war with the Holy Roman Empire was over.
September 23, 1264
The first major battle between the two empires occurred just outside of Holstein. Having seen the Germans gathering their the Scandinavian generals decided to attack before more could arrive. With the 41,600 strong Scandinavian host clashing with the 28,900 strong German host, the fields ran red with the blood of both sides. By the end of the battle days later 45,000 bodies laid dead many being unidentifiable having been pounded by numerous feet and hooves charging across them. Still despite losing half of his own host the Swedish general claimed a victory.
Foolishly assuming that the Germans armies were defeated the Scandinavians began marching forward. While the Scandinavians sieged Bardowick in Luneburg, a massive German host totaling 33,000 began their attack. Caught between the walls of Bardowick and the German host the Scandinavians began rapidly losing the battle. Finally an opening appeared in the German ranks allowing the Scandinavians to retreat to Slesvig, with only 13,700 warriors remaining.
Severely outnumbered now the Varangian guard was raised along with the Finnish and Lappish bands. Now with a combined force of 31,000 the Scandinavian host was ordered to defend Slesvig. Eventually a German host of 27,700 appeared in Holstein and with reports of the remaining Germans sieging in Pomerania, the sounds of battle were once more heard throughout Holstein. By the end of the week another 30,000 lives were claimed by Holstein.
September 20, 1266
After a few more minor battles the Kaiser of the Holy Roman Empire surrendered, allowing the Scandinavians to keep a hold of Pomerania but losing Anatolia.
November 5, 1268
Emperor Olaf had finally come of age, and despite being quite a religious man he was determined to recover Anatolia.
A few days after his mothers death, Olaf III was told he had to make an appearance to the court, as rumours had been heard of large-scale revolts being plotted. This would latter turn out to be true as on September 3, of the same year the Viceroys of Norway, Pomerania and Thessalonika as well as numerous jarls outside of Sweden revolted in independence.
May 17, 1260
The first major battle of the war, would also be the last. With 26,200 separatists arriving in Dal they decided to advance on the Loyalists host mostly comprised of Olaf's Retinue totalling 14,000. Seeing the attack coming ahead of time a host of 13,000 stationed in Ostergötland was sent to reinforce the Retinue. Despite barely outnumbering the separatists the loyalist hosts were able to win a decisive victory, ending the war.
December 29, 1261
The realm could not rest however, as the three Viceroys in Anatolia soon raised their own banners in revolt. Quickly the loyal Greek viceroy's levis were raised and sent to prevent the Anatolian lords from crossing the straits. Still the Anatolians greatly outnumbered the loyalist in Greece, requiring Olaf's regent to raise a fleet to prepare to send more warriors.
Wondering why the Anatolians hadn't attacked the hosts across the straits yet, a fleet from Athens was dispatched to patrol the coasts of Anatolia. What it found was that the Sultanate of Armenia that had recently broken free from the Ilkhanate was attacking the Anatolia revolt. With this news the host stationed in Constantinople was ordered to begin sieging the Northern holds.
March 25, 1263
The advance into Anatolia finally was held up by a host of 11,400 Anatolians, however the battle was eventually won sending the enemy scattering. It wasn't long however before another enemy host of 11,000 appeared on the horizon, unable to retreat the loyalist host began to set up a defensive perimeter in the mountains. The Anatolians arrived to soon however and managed to kill all but 1000, leaving no loyalist forces left in the Byzantine portion of the Empire.
April 29, 1264
With a fleet of 120 ships being dispatched just days earlier to Anatolia, the Kaiser of the Holy Roman Empire took the opportunity to declare war for all of Pomerania. With this news the fleet was quickly ordered to return to Sweden, and messengers were sent to negotiate a peace with the rebels.
After a couple of days peace was finally settled between Scandinavia and the Anatolian rebels. However although the rebels never got their independence immediately, it was promised to be granted to them once the war with the Holy Roman Empire was over.
September 23, 1264
The first major battle between the two empires occurred just outside of Holstein. Having seen the Germans gathering their the Scandinavian generals decided to attack before more could arrive. With the 41,600 strong Scandinavian host clashing with the 28,900 strong German host, the fields ran red with the blood of both sides. By the end of the battle days later 45,000 bodies laid dead many being unidentifiable having been pounded by numerous feet and hooves charging across them. Still despite losing half of his own host the Swedish general claimed a victory.
Foolishly assuming that the Germans armies were defeated the Scandinavians began marching forward. While the Scandinavians sieged Bardowick in Luneburg, a massive German host totaling 33,000 began their attack. Caught between the walls of Bardowick and the German host the Scandinavians began rapidly losing the battle. Finally an opening appeared in the German ranks allowing the Scandinavians to retreat to Slesvig, with only 13,700 warriors remaining.
Severely outnumbered now the Varangian guard was raised along with the Finnish and Lappish bands. Now with a combined force of 31,000 the Scandinavian host was ordered to defend Slesvig. Eventually a German host of 27,700 appeared in Holstein and with reports of the remaining Germans sieging in Pomerania, the sounds of battle were once more heard throughout Holstein. By the end of the week another 30,000 lives were claimed by Holstein.
September 20, 1266
After a few more minor battles the Kaiser of the Holy Roman Empire surrendered, allowing the Scandinavians to keep a hold of Pomerania but losing Anatolia.
November 5, 1268
Emperor Olaf had finally come of age, and despite being quite a religious man he was determined to recover Anatolia.
So this update was a lot longer then my recent ones, and after debating with myself weather to make it two parts or not, I decided to just do it all at once. Not sure how you guys feel about updates this long though so please let me know if you have any criticism/suggestions.
Anatolia is simply too far to be bothered. Granting them independence is more of a blessing. With Olaf coming to age, he has two interesting paths before him. He could either use war to conquer or use intrigue to eliminate his enemies.
I'm fine with either lengths. Shorter updates are fine for a quick read. Longer updates mean more content.
I'm fine with either lengths. Shorter updates are fine for a quick read. Longer updates mean more content.
All I'll say is that Olaf is unfortunately quite stubborn.
Thanks for the feedback on the update lengths though.
The price of Mercy
Although Olaf had never directly called the shots or participated in the wars that surrounded him as he grew up, he still had managed to learn a lot from observing the process of planning for them. This would prove useful for him as on July 10, 1269 Olaf declared war on the Kingdom of Nikaea, intending on using the Kingdom as a buffer zone between Constantinople and the Osman Sultanate in Anatolia.
With Nikaea already involved in numerous wars, Olaf had little fear that his armies in Greece would need reinforcing. However planning to use the war as a distraction the Viceroy of Epirus declared independence. Although the revolting lords in Scandinavia were quickly crushed by the Retinue, Olaf feared that Epirus could threaten his war with Nikaea. To try and end the war quicker Olaf assumed command of the Greek armies besieging Nikaea, and soon became a master of mountain warfare.
April 24, 1271
Finally the main separatists hosts appeared, however instead of sieging down the rest of Greece they landed just outside of Lackö. With the small host of warriors there retreating, the Rebels began their siege. However the main Retinue soon arrived and was able to crush the separatist host. A few months later the Castle of Nikaea fell and the King was imprisoned ending the war and allowing the hosts in Anatolia to begin marching towards Epirus.
June 26, 1272
With a white peace being refused by Olaf, the Kingdom of Poland declared war on the rebels to reclaim parts of what they called Greater Poland. A year later and the Polish had assumed control of the land, just before the Retinue host arrived to engage the Poles. A year later and Olaf's son Henrik was born, which was shortly followed by the Separatists surrender.
June 6, 1273
Having begun to question his faith, Olaf began making arrangements to go on a pilgrimage to Rome. A few weeks later and his journey stared, although it rained heavily for the first portion, Olaf managed to find shelter in an inn and waited out the storm. While he ate that night, he began to chat with the locals who seemed to not know who he really was. One person in particular realizes that Olaf must be a pilgrim and proceeds to ask for him to deliver some money to her relatives. Seeing that he would be going right past the village anyway Olaf agreed however seeing their was barely enough money to last a month he added some of his own.
July 25, 1273
Finally after being escorted by some holy knights Olaf arrived in Rome. After exploring the city for a bit Olaf went to talk to some priests who managed to relight his zealous spirit.
December 25, 1273
Having arrived back to Lackö a few months earlier, Olaf was now prepared to attack the Holy Roman Empire to gain the county of Holstein. Soon after the fields of Holstein once more became the battleground between the two Empires. With the Scandinavian host numbering 45,800 the 15,000 strong German host in Holstein was quickly crushed, leaving thousands dead. While searching for fallen comrades one of Olaf's retinue found the body of Dietwin II, the German Kaiser.
May 13, 1276
With the war almost won, a German host of 11,800 attacked Olaf's host which only numbered 6000 due to it sieging down Hamburg. Although a Scandinavian host of 18,000 would arrive in a few days, Olaf would have to hold out until then. Just when Olaf's lines began to crumble the reinforcements arrived, which allowed Olaf to turn the tide of the battle. Before it ended however the new Kaiser was sighted by Olaf causing the two to engage in battle.
Seeing how old this Kaiser was Olaf was confident in his victory, however before he could even attack he was forced to defend himself. Although Olaf held out for a time the Kaiser eventually knocked Olaf to the ground. Realizing he was beaten Olaf yelled that he yielded, knowing how his kinsman perished at the hands of the Scandinavians Dietrich calmly looked down before cutting of Olaf's head.
Although Olaf had never directly called the shots or participated in the wars that surrounded him as he grew up, he still had managed to learn a lot from observing the process of planning for them. This would prove useful for him as on July 10, 1269 Olaf declared war on the Kingdom of Nikaea, intending on using the Kingdom as a buffer zone between Constantinople and the Osman Sultanate in Anatolia.
With Nikaea already involved in numerous wars, Olaf had little fear that his armies in Greece would need reinforcing. However planning to use the war as a distraction the Viceroy of Epirus declared independence. Although the revolting lords in Scandinavia were quickly crushed by the Retinue, Olaf feared that Epirus could threaten his war with Nikaea. To try and end the war quicker Olaf assumed command of the Greek armies besieging Nikaea, and soon became a master of mountain warfare.
April 24, 1271
Finally the main separatists hosts appeared, however instead of sieging down the rest of Greece they landed just outside of Lackö. With the small host of warriors there retreating, the Rebels began their siege. However the main Retinue soon arrived and was able to crush the separatist host. A few months later the Castle of Nikaea fell and the King was imprisoned ending the war and allowing the hosts in Anatolia to begin marching towards Epirus.
June 26, 1272
With a white peace being refused by Olaf, the Kingdom of Poland declared war on the rebels to reclaim parts of what they called Greater Poland. A year later and the Polish had assumed control of the land, just before the Retinue host arrived to engage the Poles. A year later and Olaf's son Henrik was born, which was shortly followed by the Separatists surrender.
June 6, 1273
Having begun to question his faith, Olaf began making arrangements to go on a pilgrimage to Rome. A few weeks later and his journey stared, although it rained heavily for the first portion, Olaf managed to find shelter in an inn and waited out the storm. While he ate that night, he began to chat with the locals who seemed to not know who he really was. One person in particular realizes that Olaf must be a pilgrim and proceeds to ask for him to deliver some money to her relatives. Seeing that he would be going right past the village anyway Olaf agreed however seeing their was barely enough money to last a month he added some of his own.
July 25, 1273
Finally after being escorted by some holy knights Olaf arrived in Rome. After exploring the city for a bit Olaf went to talk to some priests who managed to relight his zealous spirit.
December 25, 1273
Having arrived back to Lackö a few months earlier, Olaf was now prepared to attack the Holy Roman Empire to gain the county of Holstein. Soon after the fields of Holstein once more became the battleground between the two Empires. With the Scandinavian host numbering 45,800 the 15,000 strong German host in Holstein was quickly crushed, leaving thousands dead. While searching for fallen comrades one of Olaf's retinue found the body of Dietwin II, the German Kaiser.
May 13, 1276
With the war almost won, a German host of 11,800 attacked Olaf's host which only numbered 6000 due to it sieging down Hamburg. Although a Scandinavian host of 18,000 would arrive in a few days, Olaf would have to hold out until then. Just when Olaf's lines began to crumble the reinforcements arrived, which allowed Olaf to turn the tide of the battle. Before it ended however the new Kaiser was sighted by Olaf causing the two to engage in battle.
Seeing how old this Kaiser was Olaf was confident in his victory, however before he could even attack he was forced to defend himself. Although Olaf held out for a time the Kaiser eventually knocked Olaf to the ground. Realizing he was beaten Olaf yelled that he yielded, knowing how his kinsman perished at the hands of the Scandinavians Dietrich calmly looked down before cutting of Olaf's head.